How far is Sanford, ME from Calais, ME?
The driving distance from Sanford, ME to Calais, ME is about 257.1 miles (413.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 210.8 miles (339.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 16m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sanford and Calais.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sanford and Calais.
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Start on the route
27 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Washington Street
763 ft · 23 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on River Street
872 ft · 26 sec · River Street
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Turn right onto Cottage Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Cottage Street
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Continue on Sanford Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Sanford Road
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Continue on Biddeford Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · Biddeford Road
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Continue on Alfred Road
8.2 mi · 9 min · Alfred Road
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Continue on Alfred Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Alfred Street
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Take the ramp left
735 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North Toll: Portland, Augusta
1317 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
12.2 mi · 13 min · Maine Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland
52.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
79.2 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 395 South, ME 15 South: Bangor, Brewer
2241 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 55 sec
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Continue straight
89.4 mi · 2 hr 2 min
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Continue on Houlton Road
1047 ft · 14 sec · Houlton Road
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Continue on Route 1
2.6 mi · 3 min · Route 1
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Continue on Baring Street
1.9 mi · 2 min · Baring Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Baring Street
20 m · 1 sec · Baring Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Baring Street
2674 ft · 45 sec · Baring Street
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Continue on North Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Street
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Turn right onto Lincoln Street
1422 ft · 1 min · Lincoln Street
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Turn left onto Germain Street
137 m · 20 sec · Germain Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Germain Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sanford and Calais.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 395 South
Continue straight
89.4 mi · 02h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Sanford and Rain Showers Likely near Calais.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sanford to Calais?
The road trip is about 257.1 miles (413.8 km) and usually takes 05h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pittsfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.4 miles from Sanford and 128.7 miles from Calais.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 210.8 miles (339.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:26 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.78 one way or $71.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sanford and Rain Showers Likely near Calais.
Stop Ideas Near Pittsfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pittsfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sanford and Calais. Straight-line distance: 210.75 mi (339.17 km).
#1 Sanford
City in York County, Maine, United States
| Population | 21,253 |
| Coordinates | 43.4392500, -70.7742200 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Calais
Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 3,026 |
| Coordinates | 45.1837600, -67.2766200 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: Calais (-67.27662, 45.18376)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 414 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $35.78 | $71.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $40.42 | $80.85 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $44.06 | $88.12 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $54.39 | $108.79 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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